Understand your child’s development through milestones, expert insights and practical advice covering cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.
Parents should respond to signs of distress with calm conversation, careful listening and prompt professional support rather than relying on an app to identify a crisis. When a teenager appears distressed and is turning to ChatGPT or another chatbot for…
A CDC report highlights the continuing risks linked to unsafe sleep, as experts urge families to follow the ABCs: alone, on their back and in a clear crib or bassinet. October’s observance of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Awareness Month has…
Guidance from Hong Kong’s Department of Health and international child-health organisations outlines how babies can move safely from milk feeds to varied, textured family foods while continuing to receive breast milk or formula. Introducing solids is one of the biggest…
Experts warn that depression and anxiety in new fathers can be hidden by anger, withdrawal and risk-taking, leaving many without support during a major psychological transition. For Trent Gallucci, the arrival of his first child should have been a moment…
New research links screen exposure in children under two with disrupted sleep and potential developmental, vision and wellbeing concerns, prompting calls for support beyond individual families. New international research is sharpening concern over screen use among babies and toddlers, with…
A Tulane University study finds that gay, lesbian and bisexual teenagers with someone they can confide in report substantially lower levels of depression and suicidal thinking. A new Tulane University study suggests that for teenagers who identify as gay, lesbian…
A study of more than 5,500 US adolescents found that those who walked further tended to report better mental health a year later and showed small differences in brain structure. Parents and carers looking at teenagers today may feel a…
Consistent brushing, early flossing, healthier snacks and regular dental visits can help protect children’s teeth, with parents playing a central role in establishing lasting habits. Children’s oral health is shaped as much by what happens at home as by what…
A nationwide survey has found that 41 per cent of Hungarian 14- to 19-year-olds are in an at-risk mental health group, with schoolwork and future choices the biggest sources of pressure. A nationwide Hungarian survey has found that anxiety is…
A national survey found substance use has generally declined among Portuguese pupils since 2019, while social media dependence and gambling are emerging as growing concerns. Portuguese researchers say teenagers are, on the whole, drinking and taking drugs less often than…
A study of Black, Latino and multiracial pupils finds that effective social and emotional learning must be shaped with adolescents, reflect their identities and address the realities they face at school. A new paper in Frontiers in Education argues that…
A child who progressed from using only a few words to chatting with classmates highlights why parents should seek assessment when delays affect movement, understanding, play or social interaction. A boy identified as Xiao Xing was once able to manage…
